Emergency services are currently at the scene of an aircraft crash near the village of Thorganby, south of York, North Yorkshire. The incident, involving a light aircraft, was reported to authorities at approximately 9:50 AM today.
North Yorkshire Police, along with fire crews and paramedics, quickly responded to the emergency. The area has been cordoned off, with police directing villagers and onlookers away from the crash site to ensure safety and facilitate the ongoing response efforts.
Witnesses reported seeing the Yorkshire Air Ambulance depart from the scene at around 11:30 AM, indicating that emergency medical personnel were quick to attend to the incident. Members of the coastguard were also reported to be present, assisting with the response.
North Yorkshire Police have released a brief statement regarding the incident: “We are currently dealing with an incident involving a light aircraft at a rural location near Selby, which was reported at around 9:50 am today. We remain on the scene along with other emergency services, and further updates will follow.”
The Yorkshire Ambulance Service also confirmed their involvement, stating, “We received an emergency call at 9:50 am on Sunday morning reporting an incident involving a light aircraft at Thorganby near York. A number of our resources have responded to the incident.”
